What I Watched Today
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Lucy welcomes us back to the Nurses Ball Telethon, and says, this year, the Ball became a telethon, but as always, they’ll be donating to AIDS/HIV related charities. The donations will be matched by a generous donation from Sonny Corinthos. This year, it’s a special event to benefit frontline workers and their families, giving back to the people who’ve given so much to them. It wasn’t how the volunteers were planning on spending their evening, but they jumped in to help. She’s hoping the viewers open their hearts and wallets, and while they’re doing that, the Ball will entertain them with an amazing act. Stay tuned, and keep the donations coming.
Elizabeth asks Nikolas what he thinks about the telethon, and he says he’s nervous; working phones isn’t exactly in his skill set. She says he’s charming and good with people. Now he can put those talents to work. Ava comes out, and says she’s getting water for Franco. He’s answered so many calls, he’s parched.
Finn is late, and looks in on Willow and Michael answering phones.
Nelle fixes her makeup, when there’s a knock at the door. She opens it, and Julian says, she summoned him. She says it took him long enough. He asks, what’s the rush? Everyone despises her, so whatever she’s planning, it’s not going to work. She says, tonight, she’s going to give her greatest performance yet. Call it a disappearing act, if you will.
Monica hopes she didn’t miss too much of the Ball, and turns on the TV. Upstairs, Wiley sleeps blissfully alongside Mr. Hopsicle.
Julian asks if Nelle is going somewhere, and she tells him, don’t worry about the details. He asks, what’s happening? and she says, let’s just say, nothing and no one is going to get in her way tonight. He says she’s more delusional than he feared, and she says if he’s not more supportive, she’ll have a chat with Sonny. She’ll tell him that Julian knew his grandson was alive, and kept the secret. He says, it sounds like a threat, and she says, only if he disappoints her. She promises she and her son will be together. He says if she thinks her song and dance is going to convince the judge to believe she’s a changed woman, face it; she lost custody. She didn’t even get supervised visitation. She says, the judge was in Michael’s pocket even before the hearing. The verdict just confirmed what she already knew. She picks up the fabric shears (I would never go against Maxie’s correction, and call them scissors), and says she’s not getting Wiley back by playing by the rules; the rules were rigged against her. She’s doing it her way, and Julian is going to help her.
Martin is looking for the phone bank, and Valentin is surprised he volunteered. Martin says, he admires he frontline workers. Most people aspire to be selfless and courageous, but they really are. Valentin says, a lawyer with scruples, and Martin says he’s not the only one. Valentin is matching the donations. He knows Lucy doesn’t have that kind of money, but Valentin does, now that he has controlling interest in ELQ. Valentin says he’s going to make a profitable company more profitable, and Martin says it looks like Valentin is getting everything he wanted. Valentin says, not everything, no.
Jax notices Nina is wearing the half-heart necklace. She says, maybe it’s superstitious, but it’s the only thing attracting her child, so she’s keeping it close.
Lulu asks Dustin if everything is okay, and he says, sorry about what happened with Brook. Lulu says, it wasn’t his fault. Brook lives to push boundaries, especially when… He asks what she was going to say, and she says, he said it first. When Brook is causing trouble, it usually means she’s hurting.
Brook looks in the mirror, and says, you got this. Get up on stage, and show everyone you’re a winner. Dad, Dusty, and high and mighty Lulu are all a bunch of haters. Let them hate. You’re a star. Get out there and bring in donations.
Backstage, Olivia tells Ned, they’re next, and he asks if she’s still mad. She wonders if he really wants to talk about this right now, and he says, whatever it is, tell him. She says it’s about the way he treated Brook. He threw her out, called her a traitor, and turned his back on his own child. He says, she sabotaged ELQ, and Olivia says, she made a mistake. She was desperate to save her singing career, and was impulsive. It wasn’t corporate espionage. He says, she betrayed ELQ, and betrayed the family, but Olivia says, it’s not the same thing. Ned says, there’s no difference, and she tells him, it might be time for him to choose one over the other.
Lucy says, now is the perfect time to make a donation. They’re raising funds for safety equipment – Finn answers phones, and Martin sits down to put his headset on – for the doctors, nurses, fireman, police, technical workers, orderlies, and support staff. They’re out there on the frontlines, risking everything to do the necessary, essential work. It’s just a small way of saying thank you. She asks everyone, please call and donate, and while the viewers are doing that, they’ll do their best to entertain. Now it’s her great pleasure to introduce a dynamic duo that never fails to enthrall – Ned and Olivia Quartermaine. Ned plays guitar and Olivia sings with him. I’m batting 1000 on song titles this year, and have no clue. Something about finding the trail that leads back to you. They come closer together as they sing, at the end, touch their heads together.
Finn answers phones, and in between calls, tells Anna that he’s so sorry he was late. She says it’s okay, but he missed Maxie’s announcement that she’s pregnant. Maxie and Peter are both over the moon, obviously. Finn says, what about her? and she says she thinks it’s the best possible news. Peter can stop regretting his past, and look to the future.
Martin says now that Valentin has controlling interest in ELQ, he assumes Valentin will be making changes. He asks if he’ll be corporate counsel. Valentin tells him, don’t think what he’s done has gone unnoticed. He thinks of Martin as a friend. Martin says, that’s touching, but doesn’t get him out of paying his bill. Michael and Willow come by, and Valentin says they were just discussing ELQ, and he’s impressed with Michael’s endeavors with green technology. He wants to employ a more traditional structure, but would like Michael to be VP of their green initiative. Michael says he thought the point was to take the company away from him, but Valentin says, the point was to take a profitable company and make it more profitable. Although he admits the slight bit of payback wasn’t entirely unsatisfying. Willow says imagine if Valentin had been an ally instead of staging a takeover, and he says he respects her as a teacher, but wonders if she understands the concept of staying in your lane. Michael tells him, the war is never-ending for ELQ, and Valentin says, it’s a new day. Michael would be wise to join him in creating the success of ELQ.
Jax tells Nina, he hates watching Valentin ride off with control of ELQ. He has affection for the Quartermaines, and Michael is his stepson and Josslyn’s brother. Nina says he didn’t ask for her advice, but she’s giving it. Stay out of it. He says, easier said than done, and she says she’s not talking about his corporate skills or helping Michael. She knows Valentin better than anyone, and if Jax gets involved, Valentin will feel more pressure to prove himself
Julian takes the shears from Nelle, and says her plan is literally the definition of insane. She’s on parole, and if she gets caught… She says she’s not going to get caught. If he thinks she’s just going to hand over her son to Michael and Willow, it’s practically like giving him to Carly. It’s not happening. He’ll do his part, and she’ll do her part. He says, that’s where she’s wrong. This wasn’t part of the deal. She says, the deal changed. It’s his choice; play ball, or face the wrath of Sonny. She says she’s not a mind reader, and will need a verbal response. He says he’s in, and she says she had a feeling he’d see it her way.
Lucy says she’s grateful and excited to announce the next performance. Their next performer has generously arranged for Deception to match every dollar. Please call and donate, and please welcome Valentin Cassadine. Valentin says his song is dedicated to anyone who can’t be with the person they love. Jax looks at Nina, as Valentin sits at the piano, and sings. No luck with this song title either, but it’s bluesy, pretty, and about feelings. Everyone behind-the-scenes smiles or ponders. A band appears out of nowhere, and there’s a nice sax accompaniment. Nina tears up.
Lulu asks if Dustin minds extending their break. She just managed to avoid Valentin’s number, and she’d like to do the same with Brook. He asks if she doesn’t even want to see it, and she says, God no. Especially if she’s fantastic. She’ll have to paste a smile on her face and be supportive, when she hates Brook’s guts. He asks if she didn’t say something supportive just before, and she says she has a right to be pissed. Between Brook’s digs about Dante, and her non-stop hitting on Dustin, she deserves what she gets. Dustin says, okay, but Brook was stuck in her contract and felt alone. She even reached out to her dad. Lulu says, Ned thought it was time Brook dealt with the situation she’d created on her own. It’s not a bad parenting idea in theory, but she understands why Brook felt abandoned. He says she almost sounds sympathetic, and she says, almost.
On the phone, Nelle says, all clear on her end. Is he in position? Julian says, he’s at the Quartermaines now, and she says there are several access points; just pick one, let himself in, and find Wiley. Brook listens outside the door. Nelle says, Wiley is in his room already, so the only person Julian will have to deal with is Monica. I can see inside Brook’s head, and she’s like, dammit. My number is coming up and now I have to deal with this.
On the phone, Nelle tells Julian, don’t get cold feet; remember the consequences. Julian says, if this goes wrong, Nelle will lose Wiley forever. Why doesn’t she do it right, and follow the rules? She tells him, bring the kangaroo with him. It has the GPS in it, and the second he leaves, she’s going to track him on the app. Get going.
Martin tells Valentin, bravo, and Valentin asks how the fundraising is going. Martin says, donations have been pouring in. He’s not surprised Valentin’s performance got quite a response, given the emotions on display. Valentin says, I beg your pardon? and Martin says, normally Valentin is guarded, but it definitely looked like he was wearing his heart on his sleeve. He hopes Nina appreciates his effort. Valentin says, Nina is with Jax now – until she realizes he’s just a shiny object. Martin says, in the meantime, Valentin sits alone, but Valentin says he has plenty of interests to take up his time.
Nikolas gets some water, and Ava says he’s fortunate to have a built-in excuse to take a break. She couldn’t take Elizabeth sulking one more moment. He says Elizabeth is busy answering phones, and Ava says, and shooting her death stares. He says she’s exaggerating, but she says she knows insecurity when she sees it. Elizabeth has the wrong idea about Franco; they’re just friends. He tells her, if she says so, and she says she does. Franco isn’t doing much to set the record straight, but she wishes Elizabeth knew what it felt like to have the shoe on the other foot.
Lucy tells us that Nikolas Cassadine miraculously returned to Port Charles this year. Backstage, Ava tells him, break a leg, and she means that sincerely. She hopes he does. Nikolas comes out, and thanks Lucy. He says it’s been a few years since he attended the Nurses Ball, but he’s thrilled to be back, especially when there’s a telethon for frontline workers and their families, but they have to continue their original mission, to support HIV and AIDS charities. That’s why he and his wife are going to donate a million dollars to further research, and another million to the telethon. In the wings, Ava nearly chokes on the can of soda she’s drinking. He asks Ava to join him; it’s her moment too. Ava comes out, and says he’s very generous, and he says he’s not done. Where would they be without the frontline workers and their courage, selflessness, and compassion? One of the finest people he knows is a nurse. She’s his oldest friend; they met in high school – Elizabeth Webber. He’s seen first-hand how she embodies the virtue of a healer, and tonight, he’s announcing that he’s endowing a scholarship for future nursing students in her name – the Elizabeth Webber School. Elizabeth smiles, and Franco looks like he has a headache.
Nina sees Valentin, and he approaches her. They look at each other, and she says, it was a beautiful song. He thanks her, and says he’s glad she enjoyed it. She says she should get going, but he slides in front of her, and asks if that’s the necklace from her mother. She says, yes; it’s supposed to mend a broken heart. He says, everything he did, the lies he told, it was because he wanted her to be happy. She says she’s always known that, but he needs to understand the end doesn’t justify the means. He says he’s sorry, and she says she knows that, and knows he means it, but some mistakes and heartbreaks can’t be undone with an apology. She walks away, and he looks like he might cry. I actually say, aww, out loud.
Brook walks into the room where Nelle is, and asks where she’s going. Nelle picks up her bag, and says she has to be backstage, but Brook says she’s not going backstage or anywhere else. Not until the cops get there. Nelle asks what she’s talking about, and Brook says, Nelle is conspiring to abduct Wiley. She’s talking about Nelle finally going back to prison where she belongs.
Monica says she doesn’t need to hear Lucy’s pitch again, and mutes the TV. Julian peeks in from outside, and puts a ski mask on, because he’s subtle that way. Monica’s phone rings, and she says she must have left it in the foyer. She goes to find it, and comes in the patio door all stealthy, and moves to the hallway.
Elizabeth tells Nikolas, she doesn’t know what to say; she’s so honored. He says the honor is his, and takes her hands. Franco jumps up, and asks what the hell is going on. Elizabeth says, stop, but he says, first of all, hands off his wife. Secondly, her name is Elizabeth Baldwin. Nikolas says he’s being absurd. He dedicated the scholarship to an old friend. He thought Franco would appreciate it. Elizabeth says she does. It will benefit deserving nursing students, and she’s touched that it’s in her name. She’s sorry Franco isn’t more gracious. She leaves, Franco glares at Nikolas, Nikolas acts like, what? and Ava watches.
Sonny’s phone dings, and Carly asks if it’s a text from Turning Woods. Sonny says there’s been no change in his dad’s condition; at least not tonight. She asks if he wants to go, but he says, cut out early? Wasn’t it her idea? She says he’s done enough matching the donations, and he asks if she wants to leave. She says she wants to do what feels right for him, and he thinks they should stay. He’s thinking about the medical personal who have helped his dad. The doctors and orderlies who have treated Mike with dignity and respect. It’s a way for them to say thank you. Isn’t that why Carly came up with the idea? She says, that’s exactly why.
Elizabeth goes into the bathroom, then into a stall, which is humongous. She leans against the wall.
Jax tells Nikolas, it was quite a generous donation, and Nikolas says, the Cassadines have always supported the Nurses Ball; the telethon makes it even more important. Ava joins them, and Jax says it looked like Ava was caught off guard. He wonders if she knew about it. Nina comes by, and says she needs to go to the powder room. She asks if Ava wants to join her, and Ava says she’d be happy to. When they’re gone, Jax says, a power couple, but Nikolas says, Ava’s words, not his. Franco comes out, and Nikolas says sorry Franco objected to the donation. Elizabeth certainly didn’t. Franco calls Nikolas a spoiled entitled boy, and tells him, it’s time to grow up. He gets whatever he wants, and Elizabeth seems blind to his faults. Jax tells them to put their differences aside and play nice.
Nina asks Ava, what happened? Nikolas seemed intense. Ava says, Jax didn’t, but Nina didn’t drag her in there to talk about Nikolas. Nina says she needs a reality check after hearing Valentin’s song. Ava says she didn’t fall for him, did she? Nina says he has many flaws. He always has a strategy and plan, and hates being vulnerable, but he sang with such honesty, it got to her; she couldn’t help it. Ava understands, and says the Cassadine men seem to have a way of getting under their skin. Nina says, speaking of which, what’s going on with Nikolas? Is she jealous about him fussing over Elizabeth? Ava says, even if they’re married in name only, just flirting, especially with a married woman, is tacky. But it may also be profitable. If Nikolas sleeps with another woman, it triggers the infidelity clause, and she gets 90% of the estate. Still in the stall, Elizabeth hears everything.
Julian skulks around, and Monica goes back to the television. She hears Wiley on the monitor, and hopes he’s not waking up. Even though she was told not to, if he’s crying, she’s going to get him.
Nelle says Brook didn’t hear what she thinks she did. She was practicing her number from Chicago. Brook says she knows Nelle is a pathological liar, and sent someone to snatch Wiley. Nelle says Brook sounds crazy, and Brook says, Nelle is crazy, thinking she can steal Wiley from his family. Nelle says she’s Wiley’s mother; she is his family. Brook says, what she is, is a kidnapper caught in the act.
The monitor is quiet, and Monica says, still sleeping; disaster averted. Julian puts chloroform on a cloth, and I hope he didn’t chloroform the baby. He sneaks up behind Monica, and puts the cloth over her nose and mouth. We see Wiley still sleeping peacefully.
Brook says she can’t wait for Nelle to be hauled off in front of the volunteers and the viewers. Nelle says they’ll say she was being harassed, and Brook says she’ll call Michael first, and he can call the police. Dammit. I thought she’d already called someone. Why do they always do that? Nelle knocks the phone out of her hand, and Brook says, no worries. Mac is there. He can arrest her himself. Nelle picks up the shears, and Brook says, sorry. She’ll pretend she didn’t see or hear anything. Nelle says, save it, bitch, and slashes at Brook.
To be continued…
Tomorrow, Olivia tells Jax that he scared the hell out of her, Willow says it’s offer that can’t be refused, Julian tells Monica he’s sorry, but had no choice, and Nelle tells Brook that she should have been nicer.
The Real Housewives of New York City
Ramona tells Sonja that she googled what causes anger. Dorinda got mad at her the first night, then went off on LuAnn. Sonja asks why she sent it in a group text to everyone, and Ramona says they never know when she’s going to blow up. LuAnn comes in, and says she can’t believe Ramona sent a group text. Did she do it on purpose? Ramona says she had to do something, and LuAnn says she can’t believe Ramona did it on purpose. Ramona says she wants Dorinda to see that she’s serious. Articles painting Ramona in a bad light start coming in on the women’s phones. In LuAnn’s interview, she says, Ramona just lit the fuse, and this firecracker is a big one. Ramona asks how she should have handled it, and LuAnn says, talk to Dorinda nicely at dinner. Now she’s on a rampage. She’s going to be fuming. Ramona says, she’s already fuming. She thought Dorinda would be introspective, and LuAnn says, not on a group text. She doesn’t think Ramona understands, and Ramona says she doesn’t. Dorinda needs to work on her issues instead of attacking them. It’s obvious Dorinda has an anger problem; she’s not making it up. LuAnn wishes she’d done it personally. Now Dorinda is defending herself with the group. Ramona asks why LuAnn didn’t help, and LuAnn says she was packing; she has to leave early. Ramona says she’ll think about it, and LuAnn says she will too. Ramona says she’ll follow LuAnn’s lead, and in her interview, LuAnn says, Ramona’s job is done, and she’s free and clear. No dustpan is big enough for this mess. She sees Dorinda on the stairs, and tells her goodbye.
Dorinda goes to Ramona and Sonja’s room, and says, great article. Keep it going. Dorinda double-dares her. In her interview, Dorinda says, rats come out at night. If you want to say something, say it. Don’t send it in a group text. Ramona says Dorinda needs to deal with her anger, and Sonja says, here we go. Ramona says Dorinda attacked LuAnn, and made her cry; she was traumatized. Dorinda says Ramona uses the word traumatized too freely, and Ramona says Dorinda is worse than her father. Dorinda says Ramona should have been an actress. Don’t be jealous of her life. LuAnn listens, but then decides to keep going on her way. Dorinda leaves, and Ramona tells Sonja, Dorinda has lost her mind. In Sonja’s interview, she wonders what Ramona expected. Dorinda is defensive now. Sonja says she could have stopped it from happening, but wanted to see the reaction. Ramona says maybe Dorinda is jealous of her life. She goes on dates, and has guy and girl friends. Sonja asks why Ramona is going down this avenue, and Ramona says she’s just trying to help. She also says she pooped he robe, which is a whole other issue.
The women are meeting for drinks in a patio area, and LuAnn and Dorinda show up first. LuAnn tells Dorinda that she wants to have a conversation, but Dorinda says they had it the other day. We flash back to LuAnn saying Dorinda attacked her. LuAnn tells Dorinda that she wants her to listen because she loves her, and she wants it to be cool with the girls. Dorinda says she doesn’t care about being cool with the girls. All she does is give, and they want to focus on one thing. She thinks it’s wrong. In Dorinda’s interview, she says she’s not comfortable with the conversation. It’s only about her, with no history of LuAnn. LuAnn just landed from Mars in a beautiful cabaret Jovani gown. It doesn’t work like that. She watches CNN. LuAnn says, don’t do this, but Dorinda thinks it’s ridiculous after everything she’s done for LuAnn. LuAnn says Dorinda won’t listen. She’s forgiven Dorinda because she loves her, but it’s about people’s feelings. Hers have been hurt, but they got through it because they love each other. Dorinda says they can’t live in the past, and LuAnn says she doesn’t like it when Dorinda is angry. Dorinda thanks her, and says she wants to be LuAnn’s friend, but it’s okay if she doesn’t want to. LuAnn says she does. Leah joins them, and says the place is amazing, and Dorinda says, wait see what they have coming. LuAnn say she wants to talk about one thing – for her. Leah was there when Ramona said something about Dorinda. Dorinda says, they’re going backward again, but get it out. LuAnn says she didn’t talk about Dorinda’s drinking; Ramona did. Dorinda thanks her, and LuAnn asks why she’s not listening. Leah says, she thinks that night Ramona said something very rude, and it spilled over. LuAnn says Dorinda made it like she was the one who said something, and it hurt her. Dorinda says she’s sorry – again. In Leah’s interview, she agrees Dorinda came for LuAnn, but LuAnn is dragging it out. Even if Dorinda’s apology isn’t truthful, just move on. Dorinda says she could go on, and bring back stuff, and LuAnn says what’s important to her is Dorinda. In LuAnn’s interview, she says she can’t help Dorinda; she has to help herself first. So it’s frustrating. She wants to fix Dorinda, and make it right. Everyone sits down to dinner.
Chef Daniela describes the Mexican fiesta she made for them, and all kinds of food is brought out. In Dorinda’s interview, she says, Ramona is all talk behind closed doors, but shine the light on her, and she’s on a thank you tour just to avoid it. Sonja says a busy week is coming up, with her launch and the party. Dorinda asks Leah about her fashion line, while Ramona gripes to the server that the wine is old. She does know it’s supposed to be, right? That it gets better with age? Leah tells Dorinda that she doesn’t have a fashion background, but decided to start her own brand. Ramona tastes the wine and says, it’s bad. In Sonja’s interview, she says she’ll have the 1969 Petrus, and Ramona can have the 2020 pinot. Ramona grumbles that she likes her wine at room temperature. LuAnn says, there’s so much bullsh*t going around the table, she can’t see. Leah says, Ramona does like to complain, and Dorinda says Leah wasn’t on the group text. Ramona asks if Leah wants to know, and Leah says, hell yeah. What did Ramona do? LuAnn says, let’s just get through it because it’s bullsh*t. Dorinda tells Ramona, you don’t leave people out; it’s mean to do that, and she does it to Leah a lot. Leah asks if she can see the text already, and Sonja hands Leah her phone. Leah starts laughing, and says if she’d known she wasn’t in a group text, she would have thought it was about her. In Leah’s interview, she says, leaving her out says I don’t give a sh*t about you, and don’t care if you’re offended. Dorinda says, just google Ramona, and Leah asks if Ramona thinks Dorinda has anger issues. Ramona says Dorinda helped her through her darkest moments, and she loves her. Dorinda laughs, and says, here we go. Ramona says Dorinda gets so angry, she doesn’t know what to do. In Ramona’s interview, she says they all feel the same, but the others don’t have the balls to help. Why her? Because she has the guts. LuAnn says this is freaking her out. They rip each other a new one, and come to dinner like nothing happened. In LuAnn’s interview, she says she can’t deal. Ramona just dropped a bomb, the fire is still smoldering, and they’re sitting there like they don’t see it. Ramona asks what LuAnn wants her to do, and LuAnn says, be real. Ramona says she is real. In her interview, Dorinda asks how many times Ramona needs to say she’s angry. Does she have to pile it on? Did she do that to Ramona? Good job. In Ramona’s interview, she says she loves Dorinda, but doesn’t love it when she’s angry. Right now, she hates who Dorinda is, but Dorinda doesn’t want to get it. She gives up. Dorinda tells Ramona, she says she’s okay, but is she really okay? She never wants Ramona to feel abandoned. I’m not positive if she’s genuinely concerned or being sarcastic. Sonja says, Dorinda puts on a brave face, and of course she’s going to have a short fuse. She has to let them know how she’s feeling too. In Sonja’s interview, she says she’s been on the receiving end of Dorinda’s wrath, and we flash back to that. She says she’s always understood that Dorinda is going through pain, and rather than feel it herself, she’s projecting. If you don’t get that, you’re an imbecile. Sonja tells Dorinda, don’t be so brave. It makes her frustrated. Dorinda says they’ve all been there for each other. LuAnn toasts to the good, the bad, and… Dorinda finishes, the article.
Everyone packs. I’ll miss Mexico. Ramona tells Sonja that LuAnn left. She’s glad she brought up Dorinda’s anger, and they discussed it in a diplomatic way. Ramona admits she gets hysterical and her delivery sucks. Sonja says she thought LuAnn could pull it off, but Ramona says LuAnn wants the clothes and perks Dorinda can give her.
Leah meets with her Married to the Mob team. They talk about the new pieces coming in, and how Jerzees wants to collaborate with them. In Leah’s interview, she says she may not have an MBA, but she’s a smart effing cookie. We flash back to Leah telling LuAnn that she started a business with the money she won in a lawsuit. Leah tells us that she thought she’d have a private jet, and be doing a billion dollars in business, but she had to adjust her expectations. She tells her team that it needs to be perfect. It’s the 15 year collection, and indicative of where she is in life. It’s going to be sold online only. They’re beginning a new chapter. In her interview, Leah says, people don’t understand how hard it is to keep a company in business and relevant. It’s about expanding. The sky’s the limit for the Mob.
In her interview, Ramona says, after they came back, she felt unsettled, so she went back to therapy. Something wasn’t sitting right in her heart and soul. We flash back to Ramona wailing about not finding a man. She tells the therapist, good news; she’s come full circle. The last time she was there, she wasn’t in her right mojo. He’d told her if she couldn’t connect, maybe she didn’t want to, and was sabotaging her relationships since she was hurt by her ex. She took time to reflect, and even took notes. She wondered why she would cancel dates, and a girlfriend pointed out that when Ramona is with a guy, she even sits different; coquettish and flirty. We flash back to several times she’s flirted, and the therapist asks if it’s a different version of herself, or is it genuine? She says she thinks it’s genuine. She’s sensual, but there’s more to her. She’s self-made, a giver, and has a warm heart, but it’s not coming through. She wants to be liked for herself, not her game. She’s finding she’s more successful on dates, and had a blind date. He’s never been married, has no kids, and they had a great time. He asks what made her go, and she says a woman who knows her suggested him. We see a clip of her and date Enrique at dinner. She tells the therapist that she acted differently with her girlfriends, than with men, where she was trying to be liked. She has a different attitude now, and wants to continue working on her friendships. She doesn’t need a man, but wants a man who really loves her for herself. The therapist tells her, keep doing what she’s doing. It seems like she’s in a good spot.
LuAnn meets with her cabaret team for a rehearsal workshop, but can’t find Sonja. In her interview, she says she loves traveling with the girls, but it’s great to be back in New York, and her show. It’s grounding and feeds her soul. She goes over the show structure with production manager Andy. She finally calls Sonja, who answers wearing a bathrobe. LuAnn tells her to get her ass over there, but Sonja says it’s her launch tonight. LuAnn didn’t say they were meeting the day of her party. LuAnn says they have a rehearsal, but Sonja insists she was never told. In Sonja’s interview, she says she doesn’t know what she missed except for the memo. She has her Century 21 launch tonight. It’s the biggest event of her career. She tells LuAnn that she doesn’t need a rehearsal, and LuAnn said she was distracting when she comes there. LuAnn says, it’s not an impromptu visit, and in her interview, she says, Sonja wants to be paid more, but doesn’t want to come to rehearsal for free. Sonja says cabaret director Ben should come to her launch, but he has his Fire Island house winter reunion. Sonja tells him to light her fire.
Bunny comes by Leah’s apartment, and in her interview, Leah says her mom teaches religion class to Kiki, and sleeps over on Tuesday nights. She thinks Kiki fulfills what she didn’t for Bunny. Bunny brings food, and they spread everything out. In Leah’s interview, she says she and Kiki have a relationship where she knows she’ll like her daughter. We flash back to Sarah telling Leah that their mother doesn’t like them. Leah says she’s still pissed off. They talk about Leah’s fashion line, Married to the Mob, and Leah tells Bunny about going to the bathhouse with Sarah. She’d told Sarah that she thought her relationship with Bunny had improved, but Sarah was discouraging. Sarah told her that Bunny didn’t like her. Bunny says she might have said that, but it doesn’t mean she doesn’t love Leah. One thing she doesn’t like is Leah’s drinking. If Leah wants her to change her thoughts about that, it’s not happening. Leah say she still carries guilt for what happened when she was a teenager. She starts to cry, and says she can’t let it go, but doesn’t feel that’s who she is. Bunny says Leah got sober, had a baby, and has a business. She did fine. Bunny thinks when Leah believes she’s judging her, it’s just that she doesn’t want to see Leah lose what she worked hard for. It doesn’t enhance her life. Leah says, it’s not effecting anything, and in her interview, she says her mom is an Irish Catholic therapist, and she’s her mom’s worst nightmare. She hasn’t had a drink in 40 years, and feels like she has authority. Leah says she just needs to hear Bunny say… Bunny says Leah is wonderful, and she loves her. Leah asks if Bunny is proud of her, and Bunny says she always has been, but Leah wants her to say it every minute. Leah say she needs that, and Bunny says Leah needs to hear it more than she thinks to say it. In her interview, she says her daughter told her, perfect doesn’t exist. Her relationship with Bunny is challenging, but things won’t be the way she wants them, and she has to accept that.
Leah arrives at the Century 21 launch wearing a Sonja by Sonja dress. In her interview, she says she’s wanted to rep Sonja properly, but was sent pajamas and a pimp hat the first time. Now she’s doing it properly in a dress that’s more her. Ramona shows up in the lace number we’ve seen before. Sonja comes in with intern Matthew, and in her interview, she says, if anyone doubted her before, when she was talking perfume, jewelry, fashion, and a toaster oven – we flash back to Sonja saying it’s a lifestyle brand, and Bethenny explaining that Tipsy Girl would be considered a cheater brand – she doesn’t have to be right. She’d never say I told you so, but it feels good. She’s delivering what she promised. Dorinda says she’s wearing Sonja too, and Sonja says they look amazing. LuAnn arrives, and poses for a picture with Sonja and marketing director Heather. In LuAnn’s interview, she says, two wrongs don’t make a right. She’s wasn’t not going to show up. That’s not the kind of girl she is. Dorinda say she heard Sonja didn’t show up for rehearsal, and in her interview, LuAnn says it makes her wondering if Sonja will show up for the real show. If she doesn’t, it will be an issue. Dorinda says Sonja claimed she didn’t know, and LuAnn says, maybe Sonja didn’t remember, but she knew. It worked out well though; they got a lot done. Ramona breaks out her own straw for her wine. LuAnn says she’s going to be sending out invites for the new show, but Dorinda says she can’t make it since she’s having wrist surgery. LuAnn says, it’s not a big deal.
The Century 21 guy, whose name I can’t remember, says they’re proud to do a collaboration with Sonja. They love her styling and fashion, and love Sonja. Sonja takes the mic, and say she never thought she’d say it, but she actually feels humble. Ramona’s phone rings, and Ramona doesn’t seem to know how to turn it off. Sonja says Ramona doesn’t know how to work her own phone. She knows Ramona has a hot date. She tells everyone that it’s been a long haul, but they believed in her. She gives a shout out to her Wives crew, and says if she could poop out the toaster oven, she would. In Leah’s interview, she says, Sonja is glowing. There’s something different in Sonja that she’s never seen before; a twinkle in her eye. Leah is happy for her. Sonja introduces Leah as her new girlfriend, and Dorinda says they’ve come a long way since the fashion shoot. In her interview, Leah says she hopes Sonja’s line gets bigger and better, and she hopes now Sonja focuses on bringing it to fruition. That means money, and a paycheck. The women toast to Sonja’s success.
Next time, LuAnn sings Happy Birthday, John comes to Dorinda’s party, and Ramona says Elyse isn’t a good person.
🥯 From Toaster Oven To Fashion Maven…
I’ve looked at her website, and Sonja does have some beautiful, and affordable, clothes.
👕 Mob Talk…
Leah discusses her fashion line.
https://pagesix.com/2020/08/14/leah-mcsweeney-talks-housewives-fashion-and-married-to-the-mob/
👠 Playing By the Rules…
It says everything in their lives has to be fair game, but I don’t believe that for a second. There have been plenty of times when kids and husbands were off limits. On the other hand, alcohol being always available and free makes perfect sense.
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g31899425/real-housewives-bravo-rules/
🛸 All Guests To the Bridge…
It’s seems like nearly everyone has shown up where no man has gone before.
https://www.startrek.com/gallery/50-surprising-star-trek-guest-stars-0/james-worthy-1185/41
🏃🏽♀️ Still Catching Up…
A day of a computer mess equals a week of catching up. Teatime tomorrow, but for today, stay safe, stay finding joy in the little things, and stay hopeful that one day we’ll be less than six feet from one another.
What I Watched - TV With Theresa 